Job Title:聽Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Full-Time, Part-Time, Job-Share, Flexible options available)Contract Type:聽PermanentSalary Range:聽Circa 拢72,000 DOE Location:聽Eastleigh/Bournemouth/Gloucester聽Work Level: 5Policy and Public Affairs Manager:聽 Ageas have an exciting opportunity for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join the business in one of our southern offices. The post holder with be responsible for leading the development, delivery and measurement of the Public Affairs plan to promote, protect and enhance the reputation of Ageas in the UK and influence public policy on matters that impact the business and its key stakeholders.Main Responsibilities as Policy and Public Affairs Manager:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Collaborate with the Head of Public Affairs & CEO Office to devise and implement effective strategies addressing and influencing live and potential issues affecting Ageas鈥檚 reputation and Licence To Operate in the short, medium and long term.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Create and manage systems to monitor trends and political issues ensuring rapid and consistent responses.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Gather and disseminate relevant, accurate and timely information to the senior management through robust brefing systems, ensuring business readiness for potential political risks and opportunities.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Coordinate responses across Comms, Risk and the wider business in alignment with business policy.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Identify, map, and cultivate strong relationships with external stakeholders.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Act as a senior spokesperson and main point of contact for political stakeholders.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Set high communication standards when researching and writing briefing materials
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 and content for internal and external use.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Advise, coach and brief spokespeople on communication with external stakeholders, and ahead of appearances at external events and government and trade body committees/meetings.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Brief, appoint and manage suppliers ensuring that the correct due diligence and procurement processes are adhered to and services delivered within budget.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Work closely with the Head of Public Affairs to lead and foster a diverse, performance-driven and agile team of engaged and motivated professionals.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Deputise for the Head of Public Affairs & CEO Office and their leadership team as required.
To be successful in being considered for the Policy and Public Affairs Manager role you will need the following knowledge, skills and experience:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Proven experience in UK Public Affairs with an excellent knowledge of UK policy making, ideally in the financial sector and preferably insurance.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 University-level education, preferably in an area related to Politics, Economics or law.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Good understanding of strategic and regulatory issues in financial services.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Highly developed team spirit, a sense of responsibility, intellectual curiosity, ability to take initiatives, and be proactive.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and speak in public.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Ability to analyse complex political and policy issues, assess their impact on Ageas, and develop strategic responses.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Strong relationship-building skills to engage with government officials, industry bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Experience in managing issues that affect Ageas鈥檚 reputation and operations.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Quick response and crisis management skills.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 In-depth knowledge of public policy, legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Ability to influence policy development and advocate for Ageas鈥檚 interests.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Capacity to devise long-term strategies aligned with business goals.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Understanding of political landscapes and trends.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Collaborative approach to work with cross-functional teams.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Leadership skills to guide the broader team and manage projects.
Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy within the Policy and Public Affairs Manager role:聽
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